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(Dbsus2)Hap pi ness
was (Dbsus2)just out side my win dow.
I thought it’d crash
blow in’ (Dbsus2)eight y miles an hour.
But (Dbsus2)hap pi ness
is a lit tle more like knock in’
(Dbsus2)on your door;
(Dbsus2)you just let it in.
(Dbsus2)Hap pi ness
feels a lot like sor row.
Let it be;
you can’t (Dbsus2)make it come or go.
But (Dbsus2)you are gone,
not for good, but for now; and gone for now feels a lot like gone
for good.
Hap pi ness
is a fire crack er sit tin’ on my head board.
Hap pi ness
was (Dbsus2)nev er mine to hold.
(Dbsus2)Care ful, child;
light the fuse and get a way, ’cause (Dbsus2)hap pi ness
throws a show er of sparks.
(Fm7)Yeah,
(Fm7)yeah.
(Dbsus2)Hap pi ness
damn
near de stroys you, breaks your faith
to piec es on the floor.
So you (Dbsus2)tell your self
that’s e nough for now, but (Dbsus2)hap pi ness
has a vio lent roar.
(Dbsus2)Hap pi ness,
it’s like the old man told me:
(Dbsus2)Look for it,
and you’ll (Dbsus2)nev er find it all.
But (Dbsus2)let it go,
(Dbsus2)live your life and leave it.
(Dbsus2)Then one day
you’ll wake (Dbsus2)up and she’ll
be home,
home.
She’ll be,
she’ll
be,
she’ll be (Fm7)home.
She’ll be (Fm7)home.
She’ll be home.
She’ll be home.
She will be home,
yeah,
yeah.
She will be home,
yeah,
yeah.
She’ll be (Ab)home.
She’ll be home.
She’ll be.
Happiness — Simple Sheet Music
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"Happiness" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 75 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Happiness”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Happiness"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Happiness" by The Fray played in?
- Happiness is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happiness"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Happiness" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Happiness"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Happiness"?
- "Happiness" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Happiness"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Abpow, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebm, Fm7.
- What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
- Try "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY", "LOOK AFTER YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Happiness". Key of Db, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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